A Patient Reports Difficulty Falling Asleep and Staying Asleep Every

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient reports difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep every night and has difficulty staying awake during the commute to work every day.The NP should:

• A) suggest the patient try diphenhydramine first.
• B) perform a thorough history and physical examination.
• C) teach about avoiding caffeine and good sleep hygiene.
• D) suggest melatonin and consider prescribing Ambien if this is not effective.

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